North Dakota
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
North Dakota is a landlocked U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the indigenous Dakota and Sioux peoples. It is characterized by broad prairies, badlands, and farmland, with Bismarck serving as the state capital. The state was admitted to the Union in 1889 as the 39th state.
Statistics
Area
183,108.00 km²
Population
779,094